Historic schoolhouse primed for transformation

Agent John Lennard in front of the old schoolhouse at School Road, Sandford on Hobart’s Eastern Shore. Picture: ROGER LOVELL

FIFTY years ago, this building was a school for children in the Sandofrd area.

The blackboards are still in place in the old classroom.

But today it needs a new owner with the vision — and some building skills — to transform it into a home.

Lennard McLure director John Lennard described the property as “ultra-interesting”.

He said properties as “unique as this rarely come to the market”.

“The owner bought it from the Education Department in 1996,” John said.

“Before that, it was last used as a school in 1967. Take one look at the structure and you can see the original building dates back to sometime around 1890 or 1900.

“While you can see period details like sandstone footings and handmade convict brick fireplaces, it has been updated, too.”

Ready to roll.

A blast from the past.

The school house was extended in the early 1950s.

More recently, the current owner made a start on a fabulous, light-filled, spacious extension.

John described the state of construction as “almost at lock-up”, with the property to be sold “as is”.

The current floor plan is flexible and open, but could be modified to fit the needs of its next owner.

There are multiple living areas, including the main space with its glass walls that draw the light in all day long.

Glass, glass and more glass.

Convict brick fireplace.

A piece of Hobart history.

The allotment is about six times the size of a typical block at about 3950sqm, including a huge garage that is about the size of some houses.

One of the attractive things about Sandford on Hobart’s Eastern Shore is its array of large properties, often acreages.

The position of the schoolhouse at 63 School Road is attractive with its space, leafy privacy and proximity to a new-homes area — which looks rather like Acton Park — just one minute’s drive up the road.

An “ultra-interesting” property, says agent John Lennard.

John said that since the property hit the market there had been a lot of interest and some offers starting to come in.

“We have had inquiries from a range of potential buyers, from tradies looking at it as their next project, to a wedding planner who could see its potential as an event venue,” he said.

“It would be a fantastic project for a person with an eye for detail.”

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